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Another exciting week at Starbase as SpaceX moves forward with Ship 33’s cryogenic tests and continues building out Pad B and preparing for Starship Flight 6! In this update, we look at what’s happening with nextgeneration Starships, the booster quick disconnects, chopsticks, and much more. Plus, our latest flyover revealed huge progress on Starbase’s new launch infrastructure. Don’t miss out on the latest steps SpaceX is taking to bring Starship closer to regular flights!
Featured Segments:
Ship 33 Cryo Testing – Ship 33 undergoes a series of cryo tests at Massey with noticeable updates to tankage and design, offering a glimpse into future Starship variants.
Mega Bay Platforms and Raptor Engine Prep – We’re on the lookout for signs of Raptor 3 engine installations as SpaceX readies Ship 33 for engine testing.
Pad B Infrastructure Buildout – See the flame trench and cryogenic trench work shaping up, along with upgrades to the chopsticks and carriage.
Flight 6 Preparations – Work on Booster 13 and Ship 31 advances, as teams reinforce critical components on Pad A for the upcoming Starship flight.
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